Preterm birth is considered one of the main etiologies of neonatal death, as well as short-
and long-term disability worldwide. A number of pathophysiological processes take place in …

The structural and mechanical properties of tissue and the interplay between them play a
critical role in tissue function. We introduce the optomechanogram, a combined quantitative …

The attenuation coefficient (AC) of tissue in medical ultrasound has great potential as a
quantitative biomarker due to its high sensitivity to pathological properties. In particular, AC …

Background and purpose: Cervical ripening is one of the most important factors involved in
labor. The aim of the present study was to correlate the sonographic aspect of cervical …

Reducing the rate of preterm birth (PTB) is a cornerstone of global efforts to address child
mortality. However, without accurate techniques to identify those at risk, success will be …

The uterine cervix plays a central role in the maintenance of pregnancy and the process of
parturition. Untimely cervical ripening in early gestation predisposes to preterm labor and …